VP of Design Salary in Shanghai, China
Senior designers in Shanghai receive compensation packages. A VP of Design earns around ¥525,000 CNY per year. Housing costs and international schools influence total compensation.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥340,000 to ¥450,000
Average (per year)
¥395,000
Entry-level VPs of Design in Chongming hold positions in manufacturing and logistics firms.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥450,000 to ¥600,000
Average (per year)
¥525,000
In Chongming, mid-level professionals are employed by local branches of Shanghai-based companies.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥600,000 to ¥800,000
Average (per year)
¥700,000
In senior positions, managers handle broader duties and oversee teams serving both Chongming and Shanghai.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
¥800,000+
Principal VPs report to regional headquarters and help shape design strategy across business units.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
¥260 - ¥360
per hour
Mid-level
¥360 - ¥520
per hour
Senior
¥520 - ¥730
per hour
Nationally, VP of Design salaries average around ¥480,000, so Shanghai's median sits roughly ten percent higher.